Take the Lead in Shaping Safety and Operational Excellence at Svitzer!

Do you want to take ownership of Svitzer’s Safety Management System (HMS) and lead the development of our global operational risk framework?

We are looking for a skilled and passionate individual to join us as Senior Marine Manager, Systems and Operational Risks, reporting to the Global Head of HSSEQ and Marine Operations, to be based in Copenhagen.

In this key role, you will be at the helm of our Safety Management System (HMS), ensuring it actively supports our seafarers and shoreside teams in their daily operations. You will also lead the operational risk framework for our global marine activities - including crisis management and travel security.

Who We Are

Svitzer is a global leader in towage and sustainable marine solutions, operating in 30+ countries across 4 regions. Our mission is to make ports and terminals safer and more efficient. With 4,000 dedicated employees and a fleet of over 440 vessels, we take pride in setting the standard for marine services worldwide.

What We Offer

You will join a passionate, high-performing global team that values integrity, collaboration, and professional excellence. We offer:

• A permanent role with substantial autonomy to shape your position and make an impact.
• A lean, informal structure that encourages ownership and agility.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A collaborative work culture grounded in maritime expertise and driven by shared purpose

Your Responsibilities

As Senior Marine Manager, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Owning and governing the Svitzer Global Safety Management System (HMS)
  – Ensuring HMS is practical, operationally aligned, and continuously improved in collaboration with Global Operational teams and Technology.
• Leading the Operational Risk Management Framework
  – Actively ensuring our HAZID and HAZOP registers are current and relevant, enabling effective risk identification and mitigation across global marine operations.
• Managing Crisis Management Processes
  – Ensuring readiness and effective coordination across regions.
• Overseeing Travel Security Systems and Processes
  – Managing supplier relationships and global travel security standards.

Who we are looking for

At Svitzer, people are at the core of everything we do. To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A natural ability to build trust and followership through clear, inclusive communication.
• Strong collaboration and coaching skills—you influence without authority and lead through others.
• Ownership mindset—you are structured, purposeful, and adaptable in solving complex problems.
• A global outlook—you are comfortable in a dynamic, multicultural setting and open to traveling up to 50 days per year.

Essential qualifications:

• Master Mariner (ideally with experience in tug operations or marine services)
• Formal qualification in QA/HSE
• Good facilitation and project management skills
• Comfortable with technology, systems, and data analysis
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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